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GRANTS DUE IN OCTOBER

*Check back regularly as grants will be updated as information becomes available*

  • Federal Recreational Trails (FRT) – Provides funds to establish recreational trails throughout Iowa for the use, enjoyment, and participation of the public. The program is restricted to acquiring, constructing, or improving recreational trails open for public use or trails that will be dedicated to public use upon completion. For more information on the FRT program, click here. Applications are due by October 1, 2026. 
  • Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) – Funding available to reduce congestion and improve air quality for areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter (nonattainment areas) and for former nonattainment areas that are now in compliance (maintenance areas). For more information on the ICAAP, click here. Applications are due by October 1, 2026.
  • IDOT City Bridge Program – For this funding cycle, funds were available to offer assistance to bridges that had 20 or more priority points. The Iowa DOT annually makes Federal aid and State funds available for the purposes of reducing the number of “Poor” bridges (formerly known as Structurally Deficient or Functionally Obsolete bridges) on the local roadway system. Bridges are ranked to receive funding based on a priority point system explained in Local Systems I.M. 1.100, Federal and State Bridge Programs. For more information on the City Bridge Program, click here. Applications are due by October 1, 2026.
  • Iowa Transportation Alternatives (TA Set-Aside or TAP) – The Statewide TA Set-Aside program will receive applications for projects with a statewide and multi-regional impact, that will complete significant trail linkages, or that will assist safe routes to school efforts. For more information on Iowa Transportation Alternatives, click here. Applications are due by October 1, 2026.
  • Iowa DNR Derelict Building Program – Helps small Iowa communities eliminate asbestos hazards in vacant structures. This special round of funding is open to Iowa municipalities with populations under 5,000. For more information on the Derelict Building Program, click here. Applications are due by October 9, 2026. 
  • South Dakota Industrial Park Road Grants (SD) – This program is a means to assist cities and towns that have a new industry coming to their community and need new or expanded access to the industry. For more information on the South Dakota Industrial Park Road Grants,  click here. Applications are due by April 15, July 15, and October 15, 2026.
  • IEDA Enhance Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) – Funds for capital projects, such as trails, libraries, community centers, pavilions, entertainment venues, museums, recreational facilities, and more. (Eligible: local governments and certain nonprofits). For more information on IEDA Enhance Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT), click here.  Applications are due by TBD.
  • South Dakota Agri-Business Access Grant (SD) – This program is a means for local governments to address road needs associated with new agri-business, such as ethanol plants, large-scale elevators, etc. In many cases, these new agri-businesses create additional truck traffic that an existing road may not be built to handle. For more information on the South Dakota Agri-Business Access Grant, click here. Applications are due by April 15, July 15, and October 15, 2026.
  • Community Rides Program – The primary objective of this pilot initiative is to strengthen local transportation coordination & partnerships, foster cross-sector service coordination, and build capacity to improve transportation access for populations with the greatest need. Selected pilot projects will address critical community needs, including access to healthcare, employment, education, healthy food, social services, and regional coordination, through innovative service delivery, technology adoption, or partnership frameworks. For more information on the Community Rides Program, click here. Applications are due by October 19, 2026. 
  • Iowans Create Community Mural Program – Matches a selected Iowa artist and community to plan, design, and create an original mural that showcases the community’s unique creative and cultural identity and builds civic pride and engagement. For more information on the Iowans Create Community Mural Program, click here. Applications are due by October 28, 2026. 
  • Nebraska Land & Water Conservation Fund – Supports outdoor recreation in Nebraska by providing funding to eligible state and local government entities for acquiring, developing, and renovating parks, recreation areas, and public lands. For more information on the Land & Water Conservation Fund, click here. Applications are due by October 30, 2026. 
  • Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program (WTFAP) – Provides grant funding to Iowa communities for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. For more information on the WTFAP, click here. Applications are due by October 30, 2026. 
  • Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund – Funding support available for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and governmental units that advance social progress in areas served by the Cable One family of brands. Funding will be concentrated in the following priority areas: education & digital literacy, hunger relief and food insecurity, and community development. For more information on the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, click here. Applications are due by October 31, 2026.